Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1861, Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1990, Bebé, Portuguese footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.